Destination: Cambodia

Gallery: Cambodia

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 | By jeremys_travels | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Cambodia

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 | By pepperhead | Photo Gallery

Cambodia

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 | By cmbryant912 | Views [1075] | Comments [2]

On our boat bus boat canoe boat bus bus ride to Cambodia, we met up with some fabulous people. Since the tour was lacking and quite mundane, it helped that we had good company among us. Our group consisted of two Brits, two Canadians and a fellow American ... Read more >

Tags: Adrenaline

Pure Indulgence!

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 | By kyliestephenson | Views [1077]

27.2.08 This is my last day in Cambodia so I thought for the few hours I have before boarding my flight for Phnom Penh I would get myself pampered (plus the fact I had a heap of spending money left and my bags were busting at the seams!) ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Exploring Angkor (3)

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 | By kyliestephenson | Views [729]

26.2.08 This is the last day of temple seeing. Today’s agenda consisted of travelling to Banteay Srei which was about 25 km from the main groups of temples in Angkor. This well preserved temple showcases some of the most intricate carvings ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Gallery: Cambodia

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 | By victoria_handley | Photo Gallery

Angkor What??

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 | By jstern01 | Views [617] | Comments [2]

In Cambodia: - Renting a Motobike and driver for an entire day to usher you around Ankgor Wat ...  $10 - The price of blowing up a bovine with a bazooka or other incarnation of rocket launcher...  $1000* - The cost of paying of a judge after murdering ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Exploring Angkor (2)

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 | By kyliestephenson | Views [751]

25.2.08 In attempt to beat the crowds at one of the most popular temples of Angkor, we left at 8am to venture to Ta Prohm. It seems we should’ve left earlier since there were buses already lined up outside the grounds! No wonder this temple ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Cambodia

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 | By jeremys_travels | Views [859] | Comments [3]

    We arrived into Cambodia and took a pit stop at Khampang Cham before heading to Siem Reap the next day. The only hotel that wasn't booked this late at night was a bordello for $6 a night. I'm not entirely sure it was a bordello but the were many ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Exploring Angkor (1)

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 | By kyliestephenson | Views [768]

24.2.08 Today is for exploring the Temples of Angkor – first stop Angkor Wat. This palace is mind-blowing! This is not only because of its sheer size but the building quality and amazing detail of the carvings in its galleries. You can ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Conquering Independence!

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 | By kyliestephenson | Views [801]

23.2.08 I met my tuk-tuk driver at 7:30am and we made our way 15km south-west to the Killing Fields. The fields were a haunting reminder of the carnage during the Khmer Rouge. Thousands of skulls were enshrined in a memorial tower and the ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Starting my tour!

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 | By kyliestephenson | Views [734]

22.2.08 I had to transfer from the Goldiana Hotel to the Princess Hotel to start my Intrepid tour so I grabbed a mototaxis who balanced me on the back and my huge backpack on the front! After I checked in, I ventured down the main street ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Last beach for a long time

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 | By da_misfit | Views [663]

We had an afternoon/night stay in Phnom Penh as a stop over point to Sihanoukville.  Sihanoukville is a seaside town on the southern coast of Cambodia.   When we got into Phnom Penh we found a place to stay organised our bus ticket for the next day ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

On the road again!

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 | By kyliestephenson | Views [835]

21.2.08 We went back to the eye camp briefly to say our goodbyes and drop off more medical supplies. We picked up a couple of visiting doctors and started our journey back to Phnom Penh. The trip was pretty uneventful except for the sight ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

back on track

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 | By da_misfit | Views [880] | Comments [2]

So things got a bit worse before they got better. We decided to go out in the afternoon as Matt didn't feel so bad and hadn't thrown up for hours. We got downstairs and he said he needed to go back up again as he thought he needed to throw up so as i ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures